May 09th, 2016

NZ U20 WORLD CUP TEAM ANNOUNCED

The New Zealand Under 20 squad is:

FORWARDS
Prop
Ayden Johnstone Waikato
Shaun Stodart Otago
Sean Paranihi Canterbury
Alex Fidow Wellington
Sosefo Kautai Waikato

Hooker
Leni Apisai, captain Wellington/Hurricanes
Asafo Aumua Wellington

Lock
Quinten Strange Tasman
Hamish Dalzell Canterbury

Lock /Loose Forward
Isaia Walker-Leawere Wellington
Fin Hoeata Taranaki

Loose Forward
Mitchell Jacobson Waikato
Luke Jacobson Waikato
Dalton Papali’i Auckland
Marino Mikaele Tu'u Hawke’s Bay
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a North Harbour

BACKS
Halfback
Jonathan Taumateine Counties Manukau
Sam Nock Northland/Blues

First five-eighth
Stephen Perofeta Taranaki
TJ Va’a Wellington/Hurricanes

Midfield
Orbyn Leger Counties Manukau
Jordie Barrett Canterbury
Patelesio Tomkinson Otago/Highlanders

Midfield/wing
Jonah Lowe Hawke’s Bay
Malo Tuitama Wellington

Outside back
Caleb Makene Canterbury
Shaun Stevenson Waikato/Chiefs
Jordan Trainor Waikato/Blues